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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2025
Students race remote-controlled cars of their own design at Faulhaber Fab Lab

Students created vehicles themed after different time periods for the 10th Annual Remote Control Car Competition.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback feels heat of recruiting process

Rising senior Clayton Dees has offers from Appalachian State and Florida International, among other schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota Opera's unsung heroes rarely see the spotlight, but they're ready for it

What does it take to be an understudy at Sarasota Opera? Just everything you’ve got. Christopher Nazarian wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch family bonds over Brazilian jiu-jitsu

John Hokanson and Jayke Maracle are examples of how the sport can change its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 1, 2025
Blueberry season begins at Manatee County farms

Manatee County is part of Florida's south central blueberry production region, contributing to approximately 25% of the state's commercial blueberry acreage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
10 events to mark on your 2017 calendar

Longboat Key has a busy year ahead. Here are ten events you won’t want to miss in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
SMJF books celebrated author for Women's Day lunch

Author Iris Krasnow was the featured speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation Women's Day held Dec. 7, at the Beatrice Friedman Theater, on the federation campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Manatee to honor migrant students

Manatee County Public Schools migrant students will receive special recognition at the 23rd Annual Migrant Education Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m., tonight, at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 15, 2010
Sarasota High sets the stage for 'Annie'

The Sarasota High School Drama Guild will present "Annie" at 7 p.m. April 21 through April 24, at the school's auditorium, 1000 School Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2010
Paving project starts tonight

The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved and the project will last until February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2011
Pirates stay alive in playoff race

The Braden River High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 26-11 victory over visiting Sarasota Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 11, 2011
Volunteers make clean sweep on Sister Keys

The third annual Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup was Saturday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2012
Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in identifying armed robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying an armed suspect who robbed a cashier at Beall's Outlet on 4084 Cattlemen Road Friday, Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2018
Happy birthday, Tom!

Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer turned 60 on July 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Work of Art

Sarasota's art community suffered a loss Nov. 7 with the death of local gallery owner Allyn Gallup.

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